Question 1

The amount of energy needed for _________________ decreases as adults ages.

Accepted Answer

A) physical activity 
B) digesting and absorbing food 
C) basal metabolism 
D) All of these 
A) physical activity 
B) digesting and absorbing food 
C) basal metabolism 
D) All of these

Question 2

Describe the social and economic status of the elderly population most at risk for nutrition-related problems.

Accepted Answer

The social and economic status of the el

Question 3

Factors contributing to a better quality of life and better nutrition for the elderly include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) intact dentures or teeth. 
B) staying at home more due to decreased mobility. 
C) a support system consisting of family and caregivers. 
D) adequate income. 
A) intact dentures or teeth. 
B) staying at home more due to decreased mobility. 
C) a support system consisting of family and caregivers. 
D) adequate income.

Question 4

Which statement about aging is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Mechanisms of aging are thought to be fully understood. 
B) As aging occurs,the ability of the organism to maintain homeostasis declines. 
C) As organisms age,the efficiency of cellular functions decreases. 
D) The number of cells decreases during aging. 
A) Mechanisms of aging are thought to be fully understood. 
B) As aging occurs,the ability of the organism to maintain homeostasis declines. 
C) As organisms age,the efficiency of cellular functions decreases. 
D) The number of cells decreases during aging.

Question 5

The hormone which influences sleep patterns most is:

Accepted Answer

A) insulin. 
B) melatonin. 
C) thyroxine. 
D) testosterone. 
A) insulin. 
B) melatonin. 
C) thyroxine. 
D) testosterone.

Question 6

Meals and snacks for the elderly should include plenty of _____________ to prevent dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A) grains 
B) fiber 
C) milk and dairy 
D) water 
A) grains 
B) fiber 
C) milk and dairy 
D) water

Question 7

How does the occurrence of menopause affect a woman's risk of heart disease and breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

The occurrence of menopause can affect a

Question 8

Why is it especially important for the elderly to eat a nutrient dense diet?

Accepted Answer

It is especially important for the elder

Question 9

Postponing the onset of chronic or debilitating disease in an older population is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) chronic disease deferral. 
B) compression of morbidity. 
C) mortality extension. 
D) suspended morbidity. 
A) chronic disease deferral. 
B) compression of morbidity. 
C) mortality extension. 
D) suspended morbidity.

Question 10

The LEAST significant factor contributing to the rate of aging is:

Accepted Answer

A) genetics (i.e.family history). 
B) environment. 
C) gender. 
D) lifestyle choices. 
A) genetics (i.e.family history). 
B) environment. 
C) gender. 
D) lifestyle choices.

Question 11

The risk of which vitamin and mineral deficiencies increase in the elderly population?

Accepted Answer

As people age, their nutritional needs c

Question 12

Why do the changes in body composition seen during aging affect energy needs?

Accepted Answer

Changes in body composition that occur d

Question 13

Define food insecurity.What are common causes of food insecurity?

Accepted Answer

Food insecurity is the lack of consisten

Question 14

Sarcopenia is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the increase of abdominal fat that occurs with age. 
B) the decrease of fat on hips and thighs that occurs with age. 
C) the decrease of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age. 
D) the gains in lean body mass that occur when elderly people perform resistance exercise. 
A) the increase of abdominal fat that occurs with age. 
B) the decrease of fat on hips and thighs that occurs with age. 
C) the decrease of muscle mass and strength that occurs with age. 
D) the gains in lean body mass that occur when elderly people perform resistance exercise.

Question 15

The RDA for vitamin B₆ is increased in older adults because:

Accepted Answer

A) inflammation of the stomach lining reduces absorption. 
B) it reduces damage of cells. 
C) higher intakes are needed to maintain the same functional levels. 
D) loss of intestinal enzymes reduces absorption. 
A) inflammation of the stomach lining reduces absorption. 
B) it reduces damage of cells. 
C) higher intakes are needed to maintain the same functional levels. 
D) loss of intestinal enzymes reduces absorption.

Question 16

How is compression of morbidity affected by lifestyle choices?

Accepted Answer

Compression of morbidity refers to the c

Question 17

In general,how does body composition and weight change as men and women age past 30?

Accepted Answer

As men and women age past 30, their body

Question 18

Energy restriction has been shown to increase the life span of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) worms. 
B) humans. 
C) rodents. 
D) insects. 
A) worms. 
B) humans. 
C) rodents. 
D) insects.

Question 19

Drinking enough fluid to maintain hydration is often a problem for the elderly.What are some ways that an older adult might keep track of how much fluid they've had during the day? What types of food contain a high percentage of water?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways that an older adu

Question 20

During aging,which of the following is a possible source of cell damage?

Accepted Answer

A) Errors in DNA synthesis 
B) Free radicals 
C) Elevated glucose levels 
D) All of these 
A) Errors in DNA synthesis 
B) Free radicals 
C) Elevated glucose levels 
D) All of these

Exam 16: Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

The amount of energy needed for _________________ decreases as adults ages.

Describe the social and economic status of the elderly population most at risk for nutrition-related problems.

Factors contributing to a better quality of life and better nutrition for the elderly include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which statement about aging is FALSE?

The hormone which influences sleep patterns most is:

Meals and snacks for the elderly should include plenty of _____________ to prevent dehydration?

How does the occurrence of menopause affect a woman's risk of heart disease and breast cancer?

Why is it especially important for the elderly to eat a nutrient dense diet?

Postponing the onset of chronic or debilitating disease in an older population is termed:

The LEAST significant factor contributing to the rate of aging is:

The risk of which vitamin and mineral deficiencies increase in the elderly population?

Why do the changes in body composition seen during aging affect energy needs?

Define food insecurity.What are common causes of food insecurity?

Sarcopenia is defined as:

The RDA for vitamin B₆ is increased in older adults because:

How is compression of morbidity affected by lifestyle choices?

In general,how does body composition and weight change as men and women age past 30?

Energy restriction has been shown to increase the life span of all of the following EXCEPT:

Drinking enough fluid to maintain hydration is often a problem for the elderly.What are some ways that an older adult might keep track of how much fluid they've had during the day? What types of food contain a high percentage of water?

During aging,which of the following is a possible source of cell damage?

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